Subtract 20/60 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 20/60
30/10 - 20/60 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 20/60 = 180 - 20/60 = 160/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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